Barrington, NH Fire Chief

The Town of Barrington is hiring for the next Fire Chief following the retirement announcement of Chief Rick Walker Jr., a 20+ year veteran in the role. This vacancy arrives in the 80th anniversary year of the Barrington Fire department and creates an exciting opportunity for an individual to bring Barrington Fire and Rescue to the next phase as Barrington continues to grow and the fire service as a whole evolves. The next Chief will need to create a strategic plan for the future of Barrington Fire and Rescue, including exploring alternative models such as regionalization.

We are looking for a strong and problem-solving leader. Applicants must possess strong labor/management, leadership, and communication skills and have a strong background in fire service operations and administration. We welcome applications from individuals looking for a three-year project or their next career. We have updated the Job Description and created a three-year project outline. Applicants must review these documents in detail to develop a clear picture of what we are looking to accomplish in the coming years.

Project Outline: https://www.barrington.nh.gov/employment-opportunities/files/fire-chief-three-year-project-outline-20250107

Full Job Posting: https://www.nhmunicipal.org/classified/barrington-fire-chief